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3 Things You Should Know about Lead-Free Soldering

For many years, lead solder was the only type of solder available for connecting electronic components.  But in 2006, all of that changed when the European Union (EU) issued a Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, banning lead solder in electronics manufacturing.  While the directive was enforced in Europe, American industries have begun embracing these…